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Division [3A225] Frequency changers or generators, other than those specified in 0B001.b.13., usable as a variable or fixed frequency motor drive, having all of the following characteristics:F1

United Kingdom

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

NB: 1.

"Software" specially designed to enhance or release the performance of a frequency changer or generator to meet the characteristics of 3A225 is specified in 3D225.

NB: 2.

"Technology" in the form of codes or keys to enhance or release the performance of a frequency changer or generator to meet the characteristics of 3A225 is specified in 3E225.

  1. a..

    Multiphase output providing a power of 40 VA or greater;

  2. b..

    Operating at a frequency of 600 Hz or more; and

  3. c..

    Frequency control better (less) than 0,2 %.

Note:

3A225 does not control frequency changers or generators if they have hardware, "software" or "technology" constraints that limit the performance to less than that specified above, provided they meet any of the following:

  1. 1..

    They need to be returned to the original manufacturer to make the enhancements or release the constraints;

  2. 2..

    They require "software" as specified in 3D225 to enhance or release the performance to meet the characteristics of 3A225; or

  3. 3..

    They require "technology" in the form of keys or codes as specified in 3E225 to enhance or release the performance to meet the characteristics of 3A225.

Technical Notes:

1.

Frequency changers in 3A225 are also known as converters or inverters.

2.

Frequency changers in 3A225 may be marketed as Generators, Electronic Test Equipment, AC Power Supplies, Variable Speed Motors Drives, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Adjustable Frequency Drives (AFDs), or Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Substituted by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1749 of 7 October 2020 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items.

Notes on Division [3A]

Textual amendments

F2

Words in Annex 1 substituted (31.3.2023) by The Export Control (Military and Dual-Use Lists) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/302), regs. 1, 5(2)(d)(i)

F3

Words in Annex 1 Section 3A Note 1 substituted (16.12.2025) by The Export Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/1197), regs. 1(2), 9(2)(a)